Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suspend-the-constitution
Phrase
/səˈspɛnd ðə kənˈstɪtʃuːʃən/
Definition
To temporarily halt or set aside the operation of a constitution, often in times of crisis or emergency.
Examples
- In his speech, the president announced plans to suspend the constitution due to the ongoing national emergency.
- Many citizens protested against the decision to suspend the constitution, fearing the loss of their civil liberties.
Meaning
The act of stopping the normal functioning of a constitution, which can affect the rights and freedoms of individuals within the governed jurisdiction.
Synonyms
- Temporarily revoke the constitution
- Set aside constitutional rights
